Cookstown pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Cookstown is medium; mugwort is medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Residents in Cookstown dealing with hay fever usually point to birch and hazel as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. The wider Mid Ulster countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when the prevailing Atlantic airflow carry it toward the built-up area. Locals with allergies tend to plan around two peaks a year rather than one long stretch.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    35/100

High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.

Tomorrow - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    38/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Cookstown right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Cookstown are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Cookstown tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Cookstown will be similar to today, with artemisia at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Cookstown this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress, grass, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Cookstown?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Cookstown. hazel, cypress, grass, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Cookstown?
For Cookstown, the season kicks off with birch and then hands things over to hazel. Birch pollen typically runs from March to May, before hazel takes over, usually January to April. Grass then takes over from May right through September, peaking around June and July for most people. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Cookstown pollen forecast updated?

The Cookstown pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Cookstown come from nearby or far away?

Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.

Are pollen levels in Cookstown based on measurements or forecasts?

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Cookstown, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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